Unrivaled's Inaugural Night: Highlights and Outcomes from the First Two Games
The new 3-on-3 women's pro basketball league, Unrivaled, tipped off on Friday. We recap the opening night in Miami.
The new 3-on-3 women's pro basketball league, Unrivaled, made its debut on Friday. The six-team league, co-founded by Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier and two-time WNBA MVP Breanna Stewart of the New York Liberty, will run for two months before the championship game on March 17.
In the first game, Collier's Lunar Owls came from behind to defeat Stewart's Mist, with Skylar Diggins-Smith hitting two 3-pointers in the fourth quarter to seal the win. Then, Arike Ogunbowale's Vinyl won Game 2 over Angel Reese's Rose.
There are two more games tomorrow: Phantom vs. Laces at 2 p.m. ET and Lunar Owls vs. Rose at 3 p.m.
What to Read Next
Rose clinched the first Unrivaled women's 3-on-3 basketball championship, with Brittney Sykes hitting the game-winning free-throw. Discover the league's groundbreaking player compensation.
A look at the emotional returns of WNBA stars Breanna Stewart and Candace Parker to their former teams, highlighting their performances and the fans' warm receptions.
Unrivaled's inaugural weekend showcases a revolutionary approach to women's basketball with elite facilities and competitive spirit, marking a pivotal moment in the sport.
The Lunar Owls and Laces remain perfect through two games, while the Rose suffers their second loss in as many days.
The ABL lasted just 2.5 seasons but remains an important chapter in professional women's hoops history. This is the story of the rise and fall of an upstart league from the people who lived it.
Unrivaled's 3-on-3 league tips off in Miami, providing an opportunity for WNBA players to compete during the offseason.
Kevin Pelton ranks the rosters of the six teams in Unrivaled's inaugural 3-on-3 season, projecting their offensive and defensive ratings and win percentages.
The WNBA is set for a busy 2025, with free agency, a new playoff format, the inaugural season of Unrivaled, and possibly a new CBA on the horizon.
